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Republican Candidates for Governor Debate Ahead of Primary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Henry McMaster and the four candidates challenging him for the Republican nomination are facing off for a final time before voters pick among them. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant, former Lt. Gov. Yancey McGill, former state public health director Catherine Templeton and Greenville businessman John Warren meet at the University of South Carolina at 7…

Richland Deputies Searching for Suspected Shoplifter Caught on Surveillance

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies are searching for a suspect accused of shoplifting and hitting an employee with a shopping cart. Investigators say the suspect shown here on surveillance, stole a $100 dollars worth of merchandise from the Kroger on Roberts Branch Parkway last month. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC. Categories: Local News, News…

Democratic Candidates for Governor Debate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Democratic candidates for Governor held a debate at USC Monday. The gubernatorial debate was hosted by ETV, The Post and Courier and South Carolina public radio. Representative James Smith, Charleston businessman Phil Noble and Florence Attorney Marguerite Willis discussed important issues such as health care and economic stability. The Republicans debate Tuesday night at USC. Categories: Local…

Good Morning Curtis: Carowinds

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, took a ride to Carowinds, the place where the Carolinas come together! Curtis took a tour of the amusement park to check out the huge roller coasters and the gigantic water park! Join us each weekday from 5am-7am on Good Morning Columbia. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Public Information Meeting on SC DOT Proposed Assembly Street Railroad Project

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Do you have comments about the trains running across Assembly Street? Now is your chance to talk with SC DOT Officials.  The South Carolina Department of Transportation  has scheduled a public information meeting Tuesday, June 5, 2018, concerning the proposed Assembly Street railroad separation project in Richland County.   The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Seawell’s, 1125 Rosewood Drive in Columbia.  Officials say this is a drop-in style meeting where people can…